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Ragtime is a musical with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. It is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by E.L. ...
Ragtime, also spelled rag-time or rag time, [2] is a musical style that had its peak from the 1890s to 1910s. [1] Its cardinal trait is its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm . [ 1 ] Ragtime was popularized during the early 20th century by composers such as Scott Joplin , James Scott , and Joseph Lamb .
The first recording was by blues and ragtime musicians the Blue Boys in 1928, played on mandolin and guitar. [1] As one of the classics of ragtime, it returned to international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the 1973 Oscar-winning film The Sting.
“Ragtime” is a groundbreaking musical that delves into the complexities of race, class, and the American dream by music and storytelling. Savannah Stage Company’s Upcoming Musical Skip to ...
Ragtime is a 1981 American drama film directed by Miloš Forman, based on the 1975 historical novel Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow. It is set in and around turn-of-the-century New York City, New Rochelle , and Atlantic City , and includes fictionalized references to actual people and events of the time.
With a 33-member cast, 12-member creative team and nine-piece orchestra, “Ragtime” ranks among the biggest CCT productions.
When it was published, it was considered significantly more difficult than the average Tin Pan Alley and early ragtime sheet music common at the time. "Gladiolus Rag," a later composition by Joplin, is a developed variant of the "Maple Leaf Rag" showcasing Joplin's increasing musical sophistication, and is usually played at a somewhat slower tempo.
Classic rag (short for classical ragtime) is the style of ragtime composition pioneered by Scott Joplin and the Missouri school of ragtime composers. These compositions were first considered "classic" by Joplin's publisher, John Stark , as a way to distinguish them from what he considered the "common" rags of other publishers.